Empty Calories

by Ceci Hernandez and Jay Hamp

Empty Calories

by Ceci Hernandez and Jay Hamp

What are empty calories?

Empty calories are mainly calories from solid fats and/or added sugars. Basically, any food(s), or drink(s) that contain caloris that are NOT beneficial to your health. Narrowing it down to food that is all around you.

What are examples of food(s), drink(s) containing 'Empty Calories'?

Cakes, cupcakes, cookies. (Any dessert)

Pizza

Hamburgers

Chips

Chocolate milk

Fountain drinks (Soda)

Fast Foods

Fountain Drinks

Junk Food

Fast Foods

Fountain Drinks

Junk Food

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF FOOD(S), DRINK(S) THAT DO NOT CONTAIN 'EMPTY CALORIES'?

unsweetened foods

fat-free milk

baked chicken breasts

fruits

water

Unsweetened chocolate bar

Fat-Free Milk

Baked chiken breast

Unsweetened chocolate bar

Fat-Free Milk

Baked chiken breast

Frequently asked questions about ''Empty Calories'

Is Sugar responsible for empty calories? (Yes, and no. Due to it being a form of frucose and glucose, and no because they are sometimes consumed with foods that are nutritious.)

Does a non vegan teenager consume more empty calories compared to a vegan teenager? (yes.)

Is there anyway to avoid empty calories? (Maintaining a healthy diet.)